The Handmaid's Tale tickets

London Coliseum

The Handmaid's Tale

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The Handmaid's Tale

Sung in English. Our surtitles system displays sung words above the stage

Poul Ruders
The Handmaid's Tale
Memory is strength. Love is resistance.
4 Apr–14 Apr 2022

Based on Margaret Atwood’s seminal novel, Poul Ruders’s The Handmaid’s Tale plunges us into the Republic of Gilead, where women have been entirely stripped of their rights and freedoms.

The opera tells the story of a Handmaid given the name Offred, one of the fertile women forced to reproduce with Commanders of the Republic. This thought-provoking work magnifies the issues of state control and the fragility of freedom, as Offred wrestles with the daily terror of her reality.

With a score influenced by minimalism, medieval chanting and gospel music, the dissonant brutality of Gilead is viscerally depicted in the music itself.

This powerful new production is directed by ENO’s Artistic Director Annilese Miskimmon and conducted by contemporary music specialist Joana Carneiro. An exceptional cast includes mezzo-sopranos Kate Lindsey as Offred, with Susan Bickley as her mother, soprano Emma Bell as Aunt Lydia, and Harewood Artist John Findon as Luke.

Access Information

 For Accessibility information please phone 020 7845 9300 or email access@eno.org

Address

London Coliseum, 33 St Martin's Lane, Westminster, London, WC2N 4ES

Cancellation Policy

1. If you test positive for COVID-19, display symptoms, or are asked to isolate by NHS Test and Trace you can exchange your tickets.
2. If the show is cancelled due to COVID-19 or any other reason, you will be offered a free exchange or refund.
3. If the show is going ahead and you are able to attend, there will be no exchange or refund available.

Duration

 3hrs 15mins

Good To Know

Entry requirements
From Wednesday 15th December, new entry procedures are in place at the London Coliseum. All customers will need to meet one of the conditions below depending on their age;
• Anyone aged 18 or over will be required to show either a valid NHS COVID Pass (or international equivalent) as proof of double vaccination or evidence of a negative lateral flow test within the last 24 hours to enter.*
• Children aged 11-17 are strongly encouraged to take a Lateral Flow Test within 24 hours of attendance, and you may need to show the result of this test.
• Children under 11 do not require any additional checks at this time.
You can order free rapid lateral flow tests from the government website or collect them from a local pharmacy.
Please arrive as early as possible and no later than 15 minutes before the performance starts. Main doors and all bars will open 90 minutes before the performance. Auditorium doors open 60 minutes before.
To avoid delays, please have your tickets ready on arrival; download or print your NHS COVID Pass in advance and arrive in good time to allow these extra checks to take place.

Face Coverings
All customers must wear face-coverings at all times during their visit unless;
• They are under the age of 11,
• When they are eating or drinking
• If medically exempt.
If you are exempt, please let staff know on entry, and if you have one, please wear an exemption badge. We encourage all customers to be mindful and respectful of others as some people are less able to wear face coverings, and the reasons for this may not be visible to others.
If you arrive at the theatre and do not have a mask with you, our Front of House teams will be happy to provide you with one.
We have a zero-tolerance policy approach to abuse of any kind towards our staff. We ask that all audience members respect our team as they carry out these extra checks

How Does It Work

You will receive a confirmation email with your voucher attached. Please show your voucher on your phone, or print this ticket, to gain entry to the event. The barcode will be scanned upon entry.

Suitable For Children

 Suggested age guidance 15+. This production contains scenes of sexual violence and strong language.

Times

 4 Apr–14 Apr 2022

Where Do I Go

 London Coliseum

St. Martin's Lane

London

WC 4ES

London Coliseum

London Coliseum, 33 St Martin's Lane, Westminster, London, WC2N 4ES